Yellow evening primrose
Oenothera flava
Yellow evening primrose is a low-growing native perennial that opens its cheerful bright yellow flowers in the evening, attracting moths and other nocturnal pollinators. It thrives in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade and is quite adaptable to dry or rocky conditions once established. Minimal maintenance is needed — simply remove spent flower stalks to keep the plant tidy and encourage continued blooming.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7.8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − W. L. Wagner (cc-by-nc-sa)
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